Plant Engineer – III

Jobtailor; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite in Sacramento, CA seeks a seasoned Plant Operations Leader to oversee cost and engineering activities, drive efficient plant performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide daily production and loadout tests.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering, at least 6 years in construction materials, and experience with Hot Mix Asphalt Plants, MSHA/OSHA compliance, and strong public speaking skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of construction materials field experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of materials business.
• Experience with Hot Mix Asphalt Plants.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to establish relationships with agencies and represent Granite.
• Strong public speaking and ability to communicate with management.
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide plant oversight for cost and engineering activities.
• Facilitate efficient progress of plant operations.
• Assure compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Lead preparation of annual operating budgets.
• Analyze and design capital improvement projects.
• Develop and analyze efficiency reports.
• Facilitate solutions to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Perform and deliver tailgate safety meetings.
• Continuously evaluate rolling stock utilization and operational management.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and environmental regulations.
• Monitor and oversee daily production and loadout test results.
• Ensure product specifications are met for all products sold from facilities.
• Work with industry experts on business-critical issues and committee work as needed.

Skills

Public speaking

Relationship building

Communication with management

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Construction materials knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Hot Mix Asphalt Plants experience

Job description

• Provide plant oversight for cost and engineering activities
• Facilitate efficient progress of plant operations
• Assure compliance with regulatory agencies
• Lead preparation of annual operating budgets
• Analyze and design capital improvement projects
• Develop and analyze efficiency reports
• Facilitate solutions to minimize downtime and maximize productivity
• Perform and deliver tailgate safety meetings
• Continuously evaluate rolling stock utilization and operational management
• Ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and environmental regulations
• Monitor and oversee daily production and loadout test results
• Ensure product specifications are met for all products sold from facilities
• Work with industry experts on business-critical issues and committee work as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other related field required
• Minimum of 6 years of construction materials field experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of materials business
• Experience with Hot Mix Asphalt Plants
• General understanding of plant operations and mechanical requirements
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Ability to establish relationships with agencies and represent Granite in a public forum
• Strong public speaking and ability to communicate with management
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives
• Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for extended periods of time
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in plant operations, compliance with MSHA and OSHA regulations, and effective management of construction materials. Proven ability to lead budget preparation, analyze efficiency reports, and facilitate solutions to enhance productivity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor’s Degree In Construction Management
• 6 Years Of Construction Materials Field Experience
• Hot Mix Asphalt Plants Experience
• Compliance With MSHA And OSHA Regulations
• Strong Public Speaking Skills

Hard Skills

• Plant Operations Management
• Capital Improvement Project Design
• Efficiency Report Analysis
• Budget Preparation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Operational Management
• Safety Meeting Facilitation
• Rolling Stock Utilization Evaluation
• Product Specification Assurance
• Construction Materials Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Relationship Building
• Public Speaking
• Communication With Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

• Construction Management
• Engineering
• Materials Business
• Federal, State, And Local Laws
• Corporate Safety Initiatives